5.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Radio (2003)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.4
Overview
In the racially divided town of Anderson, South Carolina in 1976, football coach Harold Jones spots a mentally disabled African-American young man nicknamed Radio near his practice field and is inspired to befriend him. Soon, Radio is Jones' loyal assistant, and he becomes a student at T.L. Hanna High School. But things start to sour when Coach Jones begins taking guff from parents and fans who feel that his devotion to Radio is getting in the way of the team's quest for a championship.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Gender Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Overview
In the racially divided town of Anderson, South Carolina in 1976, football coach Harold Jones spots a mentally disabled African-American young man nicknamed Radio near his practice field and is inspired to befriend him. Soon, Radio is Jones' loyal assistant, and he becomes a student at T.L. Hanna High School. But things start to sour when Coach Jones begins taking guff from parents and fans who feel that his devotion to Radio is getting in the way of the team's quest for a championship.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film champions universal humanitarian values of compassion and community inclusion for a mentally disabled individual, achieved through individual moral leadership and local community action rather than through a specific political ideology or systemic critique.
This movie, based on a true story, features a diverse cast with a Black lead character, reflecting the real-life individuals. The narrative promotes themes of acceptance and compassion for a marginalized individual, largely through the positive actions and leadership of a traditional white male figure, rather than by critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film, based on a true story, portrays the high school principal as female. Historically, the principal of T.L. Hanna High School during the depicted period was a male, constituting a gender swap for that role.
The film portrays Christianity positively, showcasing how its values of compassion, community, and charity guide the actions of Coach Jones and the town in their acceptance and care for Radio. The narrative aligns with these virtues, presenting them as instrumental in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
The film 'Radio' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on the compassionate relationship between a football coach and a man with an intellectual disability, and the community's journey towards acceptance. Therefore, the portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements is N/A.
The film 'Radio' does not feature any transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on the relationship between a high school football coach and a mentally challenged man, exploring themes of community, acceptance, and personal connection, without addressing transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Radio" is a biographical drama based on the true story of James Robert "Radio" Kennedy, a Black man, and Coach Harold Jones, a white man. Both historical figures are portrayed by actors of the same race (Cuba Gooding Jr. and Ed Harris, respectively). No significant character's race was changed from their historical or canonical depiction.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.9
7.3
Critic Ratings
3.4
3.8
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